Location: Corfu
Top Things to do in Corfu
Top 10 Free Things to do in Corfu, Ionian Islands
Corfu is studded with whitewashed houses, Byzantine churches, and the remains of Venetian fortresses and Greek temples. Wander the ancient streets of the Roman village of Kassiopi or explore the central Esplanade of the eponymous Corfu Town. For a DIY spa experience, lather yourself in mineral mud on the shore of the Canal D’Amour. Legend has it that the waterfalls of Nymphes used to attract the mythological beauties of the same name, who would flock to the village to bathe in the pristine waters.
Restaurants in Corfu
1. Mathraki
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By MissChampers - Northleach, United Kingdom
We moored our boat up here and stayed for two months. A beautiful little island with gorgeous beaches and very few tourists. Some days you could have the beach all to yourself and not see a soul. A couple of little tavernas and amazing views, would highly recommend.
2. Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank
3. Serbian Museum of Corfu
4. Corfu Donkey Rescue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 457 reviews
Hope was our first rescue in January 2004, Dusty the second. Since then over 450 donkeys have been taken into our refuge here in Corfu. As a refuge we aim to give: the old a safe and happy retirement; the sick a chance of cure; the injured the chance of recovery; the abused the chance of regaining trust and hope and the abandoned the feeling of security again. Take a look on our website for more information, pictures and a detailed map.You are very welcome to visit us, see the work we do and experience the calm company of our donkeys.
5. Church of Saint Spiridon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 720 reviews
Saint Spyridon Church , the miraculous and Saint of Corfu The history and the tradition of our local Church from 1456 is imminently connected with Saint Spyridon. The arrival of his holy relic from Istanbul, his staying in Corfu, the built of his church along with the establishment of five big feasts based on Him led the christians to believe that Corfu cannot exist without Him. But even our local Church owes Him a lot. Not only did He protect it during the hard times of the Venetian Occupation, but also from other foreign occupations. French, Russians, English, Italians and Germans have passed over our island, staying for different lapses of time.
Reviewed By alexdobre - London, United Kingdom
Hi, The church has a lot of history behind. There are benches inside so you can sit and contemplate. Around the church are a lot of good stores where you can buy a lot of religious souvenirs.
6. Mirtiotissa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By danielvanloo - Pontefract, United Kingdom
An amazing place and well worth the trip. The last kilometre is a bit of a nightmare so check your brakes work ! It's a nudist beach but plenty of people leave their swimwear on. We didn't and now have beautiful all over tans. You're not seeing a picture though you cheeky readers. There is a lovely lady called Amelia who rents out sunbeds for just 3 euros each and a parasol for another 2 . Very reasonable. She also serves drinks and an ice cold beer or wine is only 2.50. She is a lovely friendly lady and doesn't take advantage of her monopoly but charging a fortune. The water is crystal clear, the sand is soft and we came here 4 times. Make that visited 4 times. ...!!! It's a little corner of heaven. Make sure you leave only footprints and take only photos. Although be careful when pointing your camera ... some people might not want pics of their bits taking! Thank you corfu. Now I'd better put some after sun on my bumcheeks as it was still 27c even in mid October.
7. Paleokastritsa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,293 reviews
Reviewed By janibrown
Stunning simply stunning Need to return as closed due to end of season as lots closed Such a beautiful bay beautiful island definitely need to:return
8. Arillas Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By andysmith1925 - England, United Kingdom
This beach is well suited to families in the central area with the usual sunbeds, brollies and showers. The north and south beaches are textile optional and both are sheltered by high cliffs. Access to the south and north beaches is sometime limited by high water levels and wading may be needed in places.
9. Paralia Vrika
10. Paleokastritsa Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,196 reviews
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
Currently free parking at the Aquarium just at the bottom of the hill with a variety of tavernas and cafes. Beautiful cove for swimming, or just enjoying the view and taking photographs. It's a 20 minute walk up to the monastery from here, and although it is possible to drive up further, it's a very narrow road controlled by traffic lights, so unless you have mobility problems I would suggest taking on the walk and enjoy the view as you go! The monastery is lovely, we sat for a few minutes of quiet reflection and took the opportunity to light a candle, (donation invited). There is also a small museum which was fascinating, great collection if liturgical vestments, religious artworks and prayer books, some from the 15th century. Amazing collection with I imagine lots of stories to tell. Well worth a visit. There is also a lovely gift shop selling honey, and religious memorabilia as well as Corfu guide books in English and most other common languages.
